Ceramics Instructor - PT

Ceramics Instructor - PT

Salary

$32.23 Hourly

Location

Eagan Art House

Job Type

Part-Time Recurring

Job Number

202604082

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Recreation

Opening Date

04/08/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description

Ceramics Instructor - PT

Eagan Art House

Pay: $32.23 per hour (adult/teen teaching)

Part-time Recurring (year-round), Non-Exempt, Not Benefit Eligible

The Eagan Art House is hiring a Ceramics Instructor!

The Eagan Art House is opened a new art education facility in the summer of 2025. Be a part of our expanded space and opportunities!

This position is responsible for planning and implementing ceramics curriculum, including wheel throwing and hand building, for all skill levels for students ages 6 through adult. This position may also teach adult/child workshops.

Hours may include days and evenings, not to exceed 29 hours per week. A typical week is 3 to 6 hours per week with opportunities for more hours depending on demand.

Interviews will take place on select Friday afternoons beginning in April. The expected start date will be mid-August with instruction beginning mid-September.

The Eagan Art House team is highly collaborative and committed to creative engagement for all ages throughout the community.

Essential Position Functions

• Enthusiastically engage students in the process of art creation.
• Develop, plan and implement ceramics curriculum for ages 6 through adult, and adult/child workshops.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of wheel thrown and hand-built clay construction, glazing and firing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of artists, artwork styles and art history.
• Ability to provide hands-on demonstrations to students.
• Prepare materials for classes & workshops, as needed.
• Listen to student needs and adapt curriculum development accordingly.
• Perform studio chores in coordination with Pottery Program Specialist.
• Thoroughly clean up teaching space and supplies after each class.
• Work cooperatively with Eagan Art House team members.
• Keep supervisor informed of concerns or issues related to classes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree or coursework leading to a degree in art or art education or equivalent experience in art or art education.
• One (1) year of experience teaching ceramics to teen and adults in a classroom or workshop setting.
• Ability to be flexible in a variety of settings.

Things that may help you be successful in this role

• Weekend and evening availability.
• Experience with alternative firings.
• Experience or ability to teach to youth audiences.
• Actively creates ceramics artwork.

Position Expectations:

• Positive attitude and ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to work and problem solve independently.
• Sense of curiosity and ability to ask questions.

Physical Requirements:

Sit, stand, talk, write, hear. Occasionally required to lift/move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally must climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, run, walk. Adequate vision to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working Conditions:

• Mostly indoor conditions. Some outdoor conditions for events.
• Work in a variety of spaces that may require moving tables, chairs and equipment.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

As a public employee with the City of Eagan, you may become eligible to participate in the Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information on MN PERA pension or to determine eligibility, visit https://mnpera.org/.

If you are a retiree currently receiving PERA pension payments, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@eaganmn.gov.

01

Are you 18 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a degree or coursework leading to a degree in art or art education -OR- equivalent experience in art or art education?

• Yes
• No

03

Please list all degrees received or in progress, including the name, location, and course of study for all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none).

04

How many years of experience do you have teaching ceramics to teens and adults in a classroom or workshop setting?

• No Experience
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5+ years

05

Do you have availability to work weekends and/or evenings?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have the flexibility to work in a variety of settings?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience with alternative firings?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience with or the ability to teach youth audiences?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you actively create ceramics artwork?

• Yes
• No

10

Briefly describe your experience related to this position (NA if none).

Required Question

Employer City of Eagan

Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd

Eagan, Minnesota, 55122

Phone 651-675-5000

Website https://www.cityofeagan.com